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AYUSH
Ayush Export Promotion Council
In view of the huge potential for growth and Export of AYUSH products and services across the globe, the Ministry of AYUSH in cooperation with Ministry of Commerce and Industry has proposed to set up an Export Promotion Council  for medicines and products of Ayurveda, Homoeopathic, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Unani systems and services of the AYUSH systems. The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry  has been given the responsibility as a Nodal agency for Ministry of AYUSH to coordinate with other Industry bodies and companies to develop a corpus for formation of AEPC as per the norms/ guidelines of the Ministry of Commerce.
The export of Ayurvedic products takes place under the Indian Trade Classification based on Harmonized System of Coding  through two HS codes-30039011 for medicants and 30049011 for medicaments. The export of products of Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathic systems takes place through HS codes - 30039012, 30039013, and 30039014  and 30049012, 30049013, and 30049014  respectively. Most of the products of Ayurveda, Homoeopathic, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Unani systems, Herbal Products and Medicinal Plant products are not identified under specific HS Codes .
A Forum on Indian Traditional Medicine  in Research Information System for Developing Countries  has been established as a common platform for all stakeholders to contribute to policy making in the area and to develop a proactive strategy. In view of expansion of coverage of HS for products and medicinal plants and to come up with uniform classification system for AYUSH and Herbal products, Ministry of AYUSH has set up Task Force on expanding trade classification, quality control and standardization of Indian Systems of Medicine  and Herbal Products.
As per the recommendation of Task Force, Ministry of AYUSH has requested Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs, Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance for allocation of new HS lines for ISM Products, Herbal Products and Medical Plants products.
The Minister of State , Sh. Kiren Rijiju  stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 561
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 204.23 Crore
More than 27 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 204.23 Crore  today. More than 27 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10411711
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2nd Dose
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10090364
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Precaution Dose
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6324800
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18430606
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2nd Dose
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17671498
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Precaution Dose
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12229249
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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39017583
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2nd Dose
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27922736
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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61191759
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2nd Dose
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51054469
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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559532705
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2nd Dose
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508797435
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Precaution Dose
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23119693
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203688624
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2nd Dose
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195280379
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Precaution Dose
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15541141
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127441939
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2nd Dose
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122036134
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Precaution Dose
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32528801
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1019714927
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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932853015
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Precaution Dose
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89743684
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Total
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2042311626
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 30th July, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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60
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2nd Dose
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457
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Precaution Dose
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25000
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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110
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2nd Dose
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744
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Precaution Dose
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63816
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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58982
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2nd Dose
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98805
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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22815
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2nd Dose
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41125
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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32099
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2nd Dose
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127283
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Precaution Dose
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1239130
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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5534
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2nd Dose
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29268
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Precaution Dose
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698768
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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3529
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2nd Dose
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18903
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Precaution Dose
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258798
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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123129
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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316585
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Precaution Dose
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2285512
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Total
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2725226
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.53 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 13.28 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,93,53,58,865
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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13,28,75,455
More than 193.53 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 13.28 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Fake Sagarmala Website
It has come to the notice of Ministry of Shipping that a fake website link with the url: http://www.sagarproject.com/ is being sent through emails to job seekers and other genuine stakeholders of Sagarmala programme. This fake website that may appear to be similar or identical to the original Sagarmala Website contains a false advertisement about recruitment of Engineer trainee and Diploma trainee.
All the stakeholders of the Sagarmala Programme are hereby reminded that the official domain of Sagarmala website is http://www.sagarmala.gov.in/
Through this release, it is here by cautioned against any such false and misleading advertisements. It may be noted, that such acts of fraud, misrepresentation, falsification and fabrication of information as seen here are clear violations under the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code, for which swift and strict criminal actions are being initiated against all such fraudulent entities.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
180.97cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at29,181
Active cases standat 0.07%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.73%
3,997recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to
4,24,58,543
2,528new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
78.18cr Total Tests conducted so far; 6,33,867tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Remembering the brave Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. Her indomitable courage shall keep motivating the coming generations. Her strong commitment to fight colonialism was remarkable. She personifies the spirit of our Nari Shakti."
Ministry of Textiles
Shri Piyush Goyal inaugurates 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Kashmir.
Project to benefit around 10000 people
Two day J&K visit of Piyush Goyal concludes.
Visit sees signing of Historic MOUs.
UT of Jammu and Kashmir on path of development and prosperity- Shri Goyal
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal concludes his two day visit to Pahalgam as part of the public outreach programme of the central government.
The Union minister inaugurated tourist hut of Pahalgam Development Authority at Golf Course Pahalgam. Shri Goyal also inaugurated Forest Departments Deodar sapling plantation drive being conducted under the banner of Green JK Drive. A total of 1 lakh saplings will be planted as part of the drive. Enquiring about post plantation care for the saplings, the minister was apprised that fencing and other appropriate watch and ward measures are taken.
Addressing a gathering at Pahalgam, the Union minister thanked the people of Kashmir for their participation in the development process and appreciated their dedication towards promotion of tourist activity. He said that the concerted efforts of the government of UT of Jammu and Kashmir towards development have started bearing fruit and investors from rest of the country and abroad are eager to invest in the UT.
The minister discussed developments in the tourism landscape and was happy to observe that there is brisk tourist activity in Pahalgam. He highlighted the need to up the tourist infrastructure to attract more foreign tourists.
The union minister inaugurated 250mm Seer Water supply scheme. The project will benefit around 10000 people and will be completed under the ambit of Jal Jeevan Mission within three months. He appreciated the rapid pace of developmental works and commended the frontline workers for working towards realizing the Prime Minister's dream of tap water for all households.
Goyal also visited Rahi Shawl Unit located at Akad Park. He interacted with the local artisans and examined various handicrafts like zari, sozni, tapestry, etc. The minister appreciated the intricate work being put up by the artisans. He said that handicrafts of Kashmir tell a symbolic story and the govt is committed to ensure this story reaches all parts of the world.
The Union Minister also visited the Sun temple at Martand. Located atop a hillock, the temple is one of the earliest known sun temples much older than Konark and Modhera.
While appreciating the historical significance of the place, the minister passed directions to the district administration to give wide publicity to the temple and bring it on the tourist map. He also underlined the need to bring other such lesser known historical places on the tourist map.
Principal Secretary, Commerce and Industries, DC Anantnag and other officials of the district administration were present on the occasion.
Prime Minister's Office
PM responds to citizens’ comments on projects in Himachal Pradesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today responded to citizens’ comments regarding projects in Himachal Pradesh. The Prime Minister is enroute to Himachal Pradesh for dedication and foundation stone laying of these projects.
On dedication of AIIMS Bilaspur, whose foundation stone was also laid by the Prime Minister:
On 31 km long project for four laning of the National Highway from Pinjore to Nalagarh on NH-105, worth over Rs. 1690 crore.:
Special Service and Features
M Anil Kumar new State Director of NYK
Thiruvananthapuram : 18 May 2023
M Anilkumar has taken over as Kerala State Director of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sanghathan under the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Apart from Kerala, the region includes Mahi and Lakshadweep.
Earlier, Shri. Anil Kumar had served as District Youth Coordinator in Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Mahi, Wayanad, Kasaragod, and as Deputy Director in the Regional Directorate of Bangalore for the Southern States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Kerala. He is a native of Kozhikode.
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Ministry of Culture
President Inaugurates conservation works at Singorgarh Fort in Damoh district 
The President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind laid the foundation stone for the conservation works of Singorgarh Fort in Singrampur village of Damoh district in Madhya Pradesh today. The President also inaugurated the newly carved Jabalpur Circle of Archaeological Survey of India. He also addressed the State Level Tribal Conference at Singrampur village in Damoh. The program was organized by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India and the Tribal Affairs Department of Madhya Pradesh.
The Madhya Pradesh Governor Smt Anandi Ben Patel, Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism  Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Union Minister of State for Steel Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste, Madhya Pradesh Minister for Tribal Affairs Department Shri Meena Singh Mandwe and Minister for Urban Development and Housing Department Shri Bhupendra Singh were also present on this occasion.
Shri Kovind paid floral tributes at the statue of Rani Durgavati in Singrampur village. A video film showcasing the historical heritage of Singrampur was also screened during the program. Along with this, the students of Eklavya Vidyalaya performed cultural program on the heroic story of Rani Durgavati. The performance of classical singer Sonak Chattopadhyay captivated everyone. On this occasion, the booklet of Tribal Department was released and the portal for virtual classes for tribal artists was also launched by the President. Apart from this, the talented tribal students were awarded the Shankar Shah and Rani Durgavati awards by the President.
Addressing the audience, the President said that the welfare and development of the tribal community is inter-linked to the welfare and development of the entire country. He further observed that it was with this thinking that the central and state governments are implementing various schemes for the economic and social development of the tribal population. He said that we should work together so that our tribal brothers-sisters get the benefit of modern development without losing their tribal identity. He was happy to note that special emphasis is being laid on construction and operation of Eklavya Model Residential Schools in Madhya Pradesh. For the promotion of literacy and education among tribal girl students, priority is being given to the construction of girls' education campuses in Madhya Pradesh.
The Union Minister of State  for Culture and Tourism thanked the President for inauguration of the conservation program of the Singorgarh Fort. It has become an historic day because this has kicked of openings and opportunities of development in the area, the Minister explained. He said that there is no parallel to the talent of people belonging to the tribal community and we have to work together to bring back our historical glory.
Thousands of people from far and wide attended this grand event in which women and children also participated in large numbers. They enjoyed the delightful performances during the cultural programs.
Ministry of Textiles
Ministry of Textiles approves continuation of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme with a total outlay of Rs 160 crore,
Scheme to cater to the business needs of the local artisans & SMEs to boost production and export,
Mega Handicraft Clusters having more than 10,000 Artisans to be selected for overall development
Ministry of Textiles has approved continuation of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme  with a total outlay of Rs 160 crore. The scheme will continue up to March 2026. Infrastructural support, market access, design and technology up-gradation support etc will be provided to handicrafts artisans under this scheme.
CHCDS aims to create world-class infrastructure that caters to the business needs of the local artisans & SMEs to boost production and export. In brief, the main objective of setting up these clusters is to assist the artisans & entrepreneurs to set up world-class units with modern infrastructure, latest technology, and adequate training and human resource development inputs, coupled with market linkages and production diversification.
Under CHCDS, soft interventions like Baseline Survey and Activity Mapping, Skill Training, Improved Tool Kits, Marketing events, Seminars, Publicity, Design workshops, Capacity Building, etc will be provided. Hard interventions like Common Facility Centers, Emporiums, Raw Material Banks, Trade Facilitation Centers, Common Production Centers, Design and Resource Centers will also be granted.
The integrated projects will be taken up for development through Central/State Handicrafts Corporations/Autonomous, Body-Council-Institute/Registered Co- operatives/ Producer company of artisans/Registered SPV, having good experience in handicrafts sector as per requirement and as per the DPR prepared for the purpose.
The focus will be on integration of scattered artisans, building their grass root level enterprises and linking them to SMEs in the handicrafts sector to ensure economies of scale. The mega handicraft clusters having more than 10,000 artisans will be selected for overall development under this scheme.
President's Secretariat
President’s Greetings on The Eve of Buddha Purnima
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, in his message on the eve of Buddha Purnima has said: -
“On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend my greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens and followers of Lord Buddha all over the world.
The message of Lord Buddha inspires us to serve humanity with love, truth, compassion and by way of non-violence. His life and ideals reinforce our belief in the eternal values like equality, harmony and justice.
At a time, when we are facing an unprecedented crisis in the form of COVID-19, we should come forward to help those in need and thereby follow the path shown by Lord Buddha. May this pious festival inspire us to follow the teachings of Lord Buddha and strengthen the spirit of harmony amongst us”.
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Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Centre notified second phase of mandatory hallmarking which shall come into force from June 01, 2022
The second phase to cover additional three caratages of gold jewellery/artefacts i.e 20, 23 and 24 carats
The second phase of the mandatory hallmarking vide Hallmarking of Gold Jewellery and Gold Artefacts  Order, 2022 will come into force from June 01, 2022.
The second phase of the mandatory hallmarking will cover additional three caratages of gold jewellery/artefacts viz.20, 23 and 24 carats as mentioned in the Indian Standard IS 1417 and 32 new districts under the mandatory hallmarking regime wherein an AHC has been setup post implementation of the first phase of the mandatory hallmarking order. The list of districts is available on the BIS website, www.bis.gov.in.
The Centre notified the order on April 04, 2022.
BIS has been successful in implementation of Mandatory Hallmarking by Bureau of Indian Standards in 256 districts of the country with effect from 23 June 2021, wherein more than 3 lakh gold articles are being hallmarked with HUID every day.
BIS has made a provision to allow a common consumer to get the purity of their unhallmarked gold jewellery tested at any of the BIS recognized Assaying and Hallmarking Centres .
The AHC shall undertake the testing of gold jewellery from common consumers on priority and provide a test report to the consumer. The test report issued to the consumer will assure the consumer about the purity of their jewellery and will also be useful if the consumer wishes to sell the jewellery lying with him.
The charges for testing of gold jewellery up to 4 articles is Rs 200. For 5 or more articles, the charges are Rs 45 per article.
The detailed guidelines on testing of gold jewellery of consumer and the list of recognized Assaying and Hallmarking centres can be accessed through the home page of BIS website, www.bis.gov.in.
The authenticity and purity of the hallmarked gold jewellery items with HUID number, purchased by consumer, can also be verified by using ‘verify HUID’ in BIS CARE app which can be downloaded from play store.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Ahmedabad
The Income Tax Department carried out search & seizure operations on 28.09.2021 on a real estate developer group and the brokers connected with this group. Total of 22 residential and business premises were covered in the operation.
In the case of the real estate developer group, a large number of incriminating documents, loose papers, digital evidences etc. have been found and seized. These evidences contain detailed records of the group’s unaccounted transactions spread across multiple financial years. Documents showing unaccounted investment in land of more than Rs. 200 crore and unaccounted cash receipts from sale of land amounting to more than Rs. 100 crore have been found and seized so far. A large number of original documents of properties purchased over the years which are apparently held in the name of benami individuals have also been found.
In the case of the broker, documents showing details of payments in cash and in cheques relating to transactions of purchase and sale of land carried out through the broker have been found. Documents showing cash transactions of more than Rs. 230 crore in these land deals have been found and seized so far.
The documents found reveal unaccounted income of more than Rs. 200 crore in the hands of the real estate group and also unaccounted income of more than Rs. 200 crore in the hands of the parties recorded in the documents found from the possession of the brokers. Over all, the search & seizure operation has resulted in the detection of unaccounted transactions of more than Rs. 500 crore.
24 lockers have also been found during the course of the search and seizure operation which have been put under restraint. Cash of approximately Rs.1 crore and jewellery worth Rs. 98 lakh have been seized so far.
The search and seizure operation is still continuing and further investigations are in progress.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Gurugram
The Income Tax Department carried out search and seizure operations on 10.11.2021 on two groups, one engaged in real estate and hospitality and the other, a tools and equipment manufacturing group at Gurugram.
Various incriminating documents and electronic data relating to unaccounted investment in real estate, unaccounted sales and purchases, difference in stock, acquisition of shell companies, benami properties and transactions, bogus unsecured loans and share application money, evasion of capital gains, etc. were found and seized. Further, evidence of large sums of money having been received in the form of salary and remuneration by family members without any commensurate qualification or participation in the management of the businesses has been found and seized in one of the groups.
Total cash amounting to Rs. 3.54 crore and Jewellery valued at Rs. 5.15 crore have been seized. In total, 18 bank lockers have been placed under restraint.
The search action, in these groups, has led to the detection of estimated unaccounted income to the tune of Rs. 600 crore.
Further investigations are in progress.